JEAN CAROL 1930's Feather Bust Gown with Drape and Sheer Bodice Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jean Carol gown is composed of a silk crepe and features a sheer bodice with feather applique
JEAN CAROL 1930's Feather Bust Gown with Drape and Sheer Bodice Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Jean Carol gown is composed of a silk crepe and features a sheer bodice with feather applique
Sequined Jean Carol 1930s Gown
Located in New York, NY
is a timeless classic the next. Here American designer Jean Carol has nodded to the trend with a
1930's Jean Carol Colorful Floral Garden Print Cotton Sweetheart Maxi Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hunt when she designed under the name "Jean Carol". Her garments were often worn by Hollywood starlets
1940's Jean Carol Black Rayon-Crepe Plunge Hourglass Tiered-Fringe Evening Gown
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Peggy Hunt when she designed under the name "Jean Carol". Starting in the 1930's through the early 1960
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
$2,450
Size: 42 / US 6
1990s Dolce & Gabbana D&G Black Plunging Sexy Beaded Sleeveless Vintage 90s Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s DOLCE & GABBANA D&G black rayon jersey plunging beaded / sequin evening gown ! Features multiple layers of soft stretch jersey. Iridescent sequins and beads hand-sewn a...
Dolce & Gabbana Strapless Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning fine silk leopard print bustier dress from Dolce and Gabbana. Ruching emanating from the center front creates a flattering cinched waist, in contrast the back is unadorned...
$1,244
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10
Gianni Versace black sequin mini dress / tunic with high side slits, A/W 1999
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Black sequin mini dress / tunic with extra high side slits and turquoise silk chiffon lining Autumn-Winter 1999
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)
Vintage Bill Blass 1990s Size 6 Lipstick Red One Shoulder 90s Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 90s BILL BLASS for Saks 5th Avenue lipstick red one shoulder silk dress! Features a flattering fit with a spaghetti strap on the left shoulder and a cap sleeve on the...
1960's Heavily Beaded Aqua Cocktail Dress Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress features heavy beading in an aqua hue with a drape accent of some of the beading. An absolutely stunning piece. There is a center back zipper. In excellen...
Dolce & Gabbana Python Lace-Up Corset Dress, SS 2005
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
This Dolce & Gabbana corset dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is constructed entirely from natural python skin, cut to a form-fitting silhouette with a straight neckline a...
Gianni Versace New Strapless Lace Up Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk strapless dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It is fitted with flattering seaming and center back lacing, functional on the skirt portion with fine leather lac...
$4,470
Size: M-See Measurement in description
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2001 Blue Silk Elizabeth Taylor Eye Draped Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat - Bust: 18 " / 46.5 cm (drape neck allows room for another 1-2 inches / 2.54 - 5 cm) - Waist: 14.50" / 36.5 c...
Ceil Chapman Attributed Black Gown with Beaded Bodice Size Small
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ceil Chapman gown is composed of a black chiffon skirt and features an upper beaded lace bodice. The dress has an empire waist with a full gathered skirt. In excellent vintage c...
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.